MOMMIES Act

This bill would expand Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant individuals from 60 days to one year following the end of a pregnancy and would require the inclusion of oral health services. It proposes a demonstration program to provide grants for states to implement or expand maternity care home models for beneficiaries. Additionally, the bill would require federal reports on coverage gaps for postpartum women and the use of telehealth to improve access to maternity care.

This bill affects pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by extending their eligibility for coverage to one year after pregnancy. State Medicaid and CHIP programs are also impacted through new requirements to provide oral health services and the opportunity to participate in a maternity care home demonstration program. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office is required to conduct studies regarding coverage gaps and the use of telehealth for maternity care.

• Extension of postpartum coverage. Expands Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility for pregnant individuals from 60 days to one year following the end of the pregnancy.
• Requirement for oral health services. Mandates that Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals include oral health services.
• Maternity care home demonstration program. Establishes a grant program for states to implement or expand maternity care home models designed to provide services to Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.
• GAO reporting on coverage gaps and telehealth. Requires the Government Accountability Office to report on Medicaid and CHIP coverage gaps for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as the use of telehealth to improve access to maternity care.

The bill modifies existing Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) requirements by extending the postpartum coverage period from 60 days to one year and expanding covered benefits to include oral health services.

The bill aims to improve maternal health outcomes by expanding Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals and establishing new service models for maternity care. It seeks to extend the postpartum coverage period to one year, mandate oral health services, and utilize demonstration grants and federal reporting to address gaps in maternity care access.